MARCELO BIELSA has been SACKED as Leeds boss after a shocking run of results.
The Premier League strugglers aim to announce a new manager tomorrow.
The 66-year-old Argentine has spent four years at Elland Road, getting them promoted from the Championship.
But he has struggled to help them kick-on this season following a series of worrying performances.
They lost 4-0 at home to Tottenham on Saturday lunchtime in another miserable display.
It left them having gained just one point from a possible 18 in their last six matches.
Leeds said in a statement: “Leeds United can today confirm the club have parted company with head coach Marcelo Bielsa.”
The Yorkshire side are looking to bring in former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as his replacement.
On a new appointment, the club said: “Leeds United will aim to make an announcement on a new appointment tomorrow.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, 48-year-old American coach Marsch is the hot favourite to take over.
Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani said: “This has been the toughest decision I have had to make during my tenure at Leeds United, taking into account all the success Marcelo has had at the club.
“With Marcelo as our head coach, we had three incredible campaigns and the good times returned to Elland Road. He changed the culture of the club and brought a winning mentality to us all. The moments created, particularly in the 2019/20 season and winning promotion to the Premier League, will of course live long in all our memories, myself and the fans included.
“However, I have to act in the best interest of the club and I believe a change is required now in order to secure our Premier League status. Recent results and performances have not met our expectations.
“We find ourselves in a precarious league position and I feel now is the right time to bring in a new head coach, in order to have an impact in the decisive stage of the season.
“Naturally, myself, along with everyone else at the club would like to thank Marcelo for his efforts and achievements and we wish him the very best for the future.”
‘HUGE IMPACT’
Director of football Victor Orta added: “Since arriving at Leeds United Marcelo had a huge impact on the club, on a scale I have not seen before.
“He has created a legacy, overseeing major infrastructure improvements at Thorp Arch, uniting the supporters and the players, and giving a clear pathway for young players to transition into the first team.
“It is disappointing his reign has had to end in this manner, given the special times we have enjoyed in recent years, which have been some of the best in my career, but we cannot hide from recent results.
“I would like to thank Marcelo for his commitment and dedication, and I wish him every success going forwards.”
Leeds have said they plan to have a “permanent tribute” to Bielsa at Elland Road and will provide more information soon on what form that will take.
NEW MANAGER
Marsch, the strong favourite to replace Bielsa, was last employed by RB Leipzig earlier this season but parted ways after just a few months.
He departed the Bundesliga side with a record of seven wins, four draws, and six losses.
Marsch has also coached Montreal Impact, New York Red Bulls and RB Salzburg.
Next up for Leeds is a trip to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester on Saturday.
They then face Aston Villa, Norwich, Wolves, Southampton and Watford in a crucial run of Premier League games as they look to avoid relegation.
